Office of Geology Director
Listed on 2026-10-12
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Management
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Engineering
Environmental Engineer
Office of Geology Director in 25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
State of Mississippi
$81,739.19 - $ Annually
Location
25 - HINDS COUNTY, MS
Full-Time
Job Number
H
0471 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Opening Date
10/06/2026
10/14/2026 at 11:59 PM Central Time (US & Canada)
Agency Minimum Salary
$81,739.19
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About the AgencyThe Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for protecting the state’s air, land, and water. Our mission is to safeguard the health, safety, and welfare of present and future generations of Mississippians by conserving and improving our environment and fostering wise economic growth through focused research and responsible regulation. For more information contact Anna Godfrey .
This is non-state service x-16 position. This position serves as the head of the Office of Geology and Energy Resources within the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality. This position is accountable for planning, organizing, budgeting, allocating resources for moderate to complex projects and reviewing assigned geological resources functions and staff. The primary focus of the position is on the management of other managerial and/or supervisory staff.
Incumbents at this level have managerial and technical accountability for the overall results of the assigned organizational units. Accountable for developing plans for the assigned organizational units and for delegating the achievements of objectives to the relevant teams. Identifies, allocates, reorganizes and provides necessary resources to achieve organizational objectives. Manages and engages in effective people management activities such as recruitment, training, development, and performance managements.
you'll need to be Successful
A successful candidate for this position should have experience related to geological mapping, digital mapping, mineral resources and other necessary functions of the state geological survey. A successful candidate should also have experience related to budgeting, grants (including federal grants), personnel management, and strategic planning.
Preferred QualificationsEnvironmental Engineer Manager:
Possession of a valid certificate of registration as a Professional Engineer from the Mississippi State Board of Registration for Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors, 5+ years of experience in engineering as a registered Professional Engineer, and 3+ years of supervisory experience.
Geologist Manager:
Typically requires a Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant Geological discipline, registration as a Registered Professional Geologist (RPG) by the Mississippi State Board of Registered Professional Geologists, and 10+ years of experience.
Address 210 East Capitol Street
Suite 800
Jackson, Mississippi, 39201
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